2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

S0817: Defines squatter as a person occupying a dwelling unit who is not authorized by the property owner, landlord or tenant to occupy the unit and provides remedies for property owner including police assistance to remove a squatter.

Legislative Summary

PROPERTY -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD TENANT ACT - Defines squatter as a person occupying a dwelling unit who is not authorized by the property owner, landlord or tenant to occupy the unit and provides remedies for property owner including police assistance to remove a squatter.

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Bill History

3/14/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Senate
4/18/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Senate
4/21/2025
Meeting postponed (04/22/2025)
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(3/14/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Judiciary(Senate)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text3/14/2025134.2 KB